This Surprising Hack Can Save You Money on Razors

Two annoying little problems you didn't know could solve one another: getting a bunch of those silica gel packets in the box every time you order clothes online, and going over budget on new razor blades.

Business Insiderposted a video on Facebook yesterday highlighting plenty of reasons why you shouldn't throw out the little packs of silica beads that came with your new Zara shoes. Our favorite? Extending the life of your razor. "Throw your razor in some Tupperware with a few bags inside after each shave," says the narrator of the video. "The bags will dry out any moisture and make them last a lot longer."

How does it work? Lifehacker explains that those silica gel packs are a desiccant, meaning that they're designed to suck up every spare molecule of water that dares to get near them. Remove the water from your razor, and you prevent the blades from rusting—no rust makes for a razor blade that lasts way longer, which means fewer replacement blades to buy. Who knew those silica gel packs could actually be good for something?

Check out Business Insider's video below for more handy uses for silica gel packs: